Night Raids
Night Raids

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Night Raids

1931
Movie
59 min
Ukrainian

A peasant visits the DneproGES construction. Agitprop film about industrialisation and Dnieper Hydroelectric Station construction.

Insights

Director: Arthur PiersonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is assigned to investigate a series of mysterious robberies that plague the city. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal, leading him to suspect that the culprit might be closer than he initially thought. The investigation takes a personal turn, forcing him to confront his own moral ambiguities.

Critical Reception

While specific contemporary reviews are scarce due to the film's age, "Night Raids" is generally considered a serviceable pre-Code thriller that capitalized on the era's fascination with crime and detective narratives. Its dark atmosphere and suspenseful plot were typical of the genre at the time, though it may not have reached the heights of more iconic thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and engaging mystery.

  • Some found the plot a bit convoluted, but the performances generally held it together.

  • A competent example of early 1930s crime cinema.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by B.P. Schulberg Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures, and it represents an example of the studio system's output during the transition from silent films to talkies.

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